CPL Presents: Shakespeare of Harlem: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Langston Hughes (Main)
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Cambridge Public Library
Free
In honor of Black History Month, join Opera on Tap Boston for Shakespeare of Harlem, a concert celebrating the life, work, and enduring influence of Langston Hughes.
Sign-up Information
- Ages: Infant to Adults.
Registration required
- Sign-up is ongoing
Cost
This Event is free!
Location
- In-person only.
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Dates and Times
Thursday, February 26 6PM – 7PM
Additional information
The program weaves Hughes' poetry and prose with art songs by composers such as Margaret Bonds and Florence Price, alongside the voices of his contemporaries, including Georgia Douglas Johnson and Countee Cullen.
An ensemble of celebrated local actor-singers brings the text and music to life, illuminating the ideas, experiences, and cultural moments that shaped Hughes as a writer. The performance will be followed by a talkback, offering audiences a chance to discuss with the artists and the material in conversation.
Featuring:
Morgan Beckford, Soprano
Melynda Davis, Soprano
Todd McNeel, Baritone
Fred C. VanNess Jr., Tenor
Producers:
Nina Evelyn and Kathryn McKellar
Registration is not required but preferred.
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Last updated January 28, 2026.
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